Planning Your Next Big BBQ Party

If you
want your next big barbecue party to be perfect then there are a lot of things
to prepare. Planning events like this can sometimes be overwhelming since there
are so many tasks to accomplish. But fortunately, we have prepared a checklist
to ensure you are not missing anything. Follow this guide and you will surely
have a sumptuous and fun-filled barbecue party.

1. Do an inventory of your tools and food items

The
most important thing in a party is the preparation of food. Before going
shopping, check your grill, your tools, and the food items that you will need.

After
doing this, make a shopping list. To help you with this, we have list down some
of the most important items you need to buy.

The grilling equipment checklist:

Aluminum Foil

Apron

Gas or Charcoal

Grill Fork

Grill Glove

Oil

Spatula

Tongs

Towel

The beverage checklist:

Beer (make sure you have a
bottle opener)

Wine (make sure you have a
corkscrew)

Cocktails

Lemonade or non-alcoholic punch
for you non-alcoholic friends

Soda

Water

Cooler

Ice

Plastic Cups

The
food and condiments checklist:

The
food choices you need depend on what type of barbecue you will be making. But
these are some of the options you can go for.

The
following items will also depend on what your theme for the party will be, so,
you need to decide for a theme first.

Plates and bowls

Forks, spoons, and knives

Cups

Napkins

Table Cloth

Other decorative items

2. Go shopping

Once
you have identified the necessary items you need, go shopping and don’t forget
to bring your checklist. If you want to get the freshest meat, you can go
directly to your local butcher shop. Check party and discount stores as well to
buy accessories and decorative items that would match your theme.

3. Pre-party preparations

Before
the party, make sure that everything is already prepared since you don’t want
your guests waiting. In order to save time, make sure the following items are
prepared few hours before the event:

a clean and pre-heat grill

chopped vegetables and fruits
for the salad

salad dressings

side dishes

marinade mixture

condiments and bbq sauce

burger patties/ hotdogs/ sausages

pre-cut meat/ poultry/ fish

pre-cut breads, hotdog buns,
or burger buns

cold drinks

grilling equipment

trash bags

seating arrangements for the
guests

entertainment and activities

4. Bonus tips to make your food perfect

Before
grilling, make sure your grill is pre-heated for about 10-15 minutes. Do not
serve the cooked meat immediately; let it rest for at least 15 minutes until
the juices of the meat start to show making the meat tender and tastier.

5. Important tips to make the party more enjoyable

While
food is the highlight of any party, entertainment and activities are also
important to make the event livelier. In order to give your guests the best
entertainment, you must take the time to know their interests. You can also
match your activities depending on the theme you have chosen. For instance, if
you are hosting a bbq party for the world cup, make sure you have prepared your
audio-visual equipment like TV or a projector. For other themes, you can
provide other entertainment such as music or parlor games.

The key to having a successful and fun-filled party is to be prepared. Having good food, enjoyable entertainment and activities, and great company are what make the party more enjoyable and memorable. So, follow the checklist above and give your friends and family a party like no other.

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Eggs

There are different ways to prepare eggs. Remember eggs provide your body with proteins. Scrambled eggs or omelettes are gloriously fluffy, rich, and amazing to eat for breakfast. They are prepared by stirring the egg whites and yolk together. Omelettes are extremely versatile which means you can always experiment with varied flavors. If you’re on the go, you’ll find hard-boiled eggs to be more convenient as you can cook a good number of them, label them, and grab one for the entire week.

Pancakes

Cooking is an art that allows you to experiment with whatever dish you want. When it comes to pancakes, you can either add blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas, or anything else that seems to tickle your fancy. You can have pancakes either for breakfast or dinner. Prepare pancakes to impress your woman on a Sunday morning.

Roast Chicken

When preparing chicken, you want to make sure you’re using the right recipe. You’ll realize that roast chicken is the easiest dish anyone can make. Once you have your chicken, all you need to do is to run some pepper and salt before throwing it into the oven. You wait for it to become crispy, throw in some sauce and you’re ready to serve it. It’s pretty easy to prepare roast chicken and can always cater for a large number of people.

Grilled Cheese

Who doesn’t know how to make grilled cheese? With cheese, bread, and butter, you’re good to go. This could be one of your favorite childhood dishes which is why you need to have it at your fingertips. Be sure to experiment with varied kinds of bread. You might want to try adding some ingredients such as avocado, pesto, ham slices, and more. You’ll understand why your mom was always happy to make grilled cheese sandwich for you by the time you finish.

Burgers

Why should you keep getting that greasy burger outside when you can take a couple of minutes to make a healthier, gourmet version at your home? Like grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers are pretty simple to prepare. They are the most delicious dish you can prepare with your two hands. Once you’ve seasoned them with pepper and salt, throw them on the grill and wait. Don’t forget to throw in some BBQ sauce, chili powder or your favorite spice.